A little over one year ago, the luxury vehicle marquee of Japanese automaker Honda, splashed images of the new and improved seven-seater 2019 Acura MDX. Going by the images of the exquisite new car, there are tremendous changes compared to its predecessors. Furthermore, the 2019 Acura MDX will get facelifted exterior and interior designs. Not to forget, its makers have installed top-quality technology in the car for safety and driver assistive systems. However, these changes have moved the notch higher in the automotive world gaining the position of a top contender.
To fully grasp and understand why the 2019 Acura MDX is heaped with such praises, let’s have a review of this exciting beast of a machine.
New Body Style
The four-door 2019 Acura MDX will definitely be having noticeable changes in its exterior appearance making it more competitive in the external overall outlook. The makers of this adorable car have effectively given it a sleek and glossy look making it have a wealthy appearance.
The car will have a bulkier body to make it look more like an SUV and not a mini-van. Both its front lights and the indicators are Light-Emitting Diode (LED) based. Moreover, the lights are sheltered in a rectangular-shaped crystal box. Its frontal view has been made modern thanks to the longitudinal setup of the LED light bulbs.
Like the previous models, the 2019 Acura MDX will still possess the pentagonal grille design. The roof spoiler and also the twin exhaust gives this new model an athletic appearance that makes it look cool. The tires of this beauty of a car will give it a maximum road hold. The wheels come with special aluminum rims that also give it a delectable view as it gracefully tears the road.
Tires |
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| Front Tire Order Code | |
| Rear Tire Order Code | |
| Spare Tire Order Code | |
| Front Tire Size | P245/50HR20 |
| Rear Tire Size | P245/50HR20 |
| Spare Tire Size | |
2019 Acura MDX Exterior Dimensions |
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| Wheelbase | 111 inch |
| Length, Overall | 196.2 inch |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 77.8 inch |
| Height, Overall | 67.4 inch |
| Track Width, Front | 66.3 inch |
| Track Width, Rear | 66.3 inch |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.6 inch |
| Rear Door Opening Height | N/A |
| Rear Door Opening Width | N/A |
| Liftover Height | N/A |
2019 Acura MDX Inside
The interior of the 2019 Acura MDX is something to relish. Furthermore, the car has a relaxed and contemporary internal design. On a quick and fast glance, it may seem its interior is similar to that of its predecessors considering the leather seats and aluminum controls. However, it is true that some interior qualities have not been changed like the two display screens present on the dashboard.
However, a critical and detailed look will have you noticing more room space for the co-pilot since the dashboard has been pressed in on the passenger side. The knee bolsters have gotten smaller and more inwards to provide more comfort.
Apart from these minor changes, the new Acura MDX model still retains the previous interior designs. The design is honestly speaking excellent. As we mention the new model comes with lots of space and seats for seven passengers, take a look at the table.
Interior Dimensions |
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| Passenger Capacity | 7 |
| Passenger Volume | 132.7 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 38.1 inch |
| Front Leg Room | 41.4 inch |
| Front Shoulder Room | 61.1 inch |
| Front Hip Room | 57.5 inch |
| Second Head Room | 38.3 inch |
| Second Leg Room | 38.5 inch |
| Second Shoulder Room | 59.1 inch |
| Second Hip Room | 57.8 inch |
| Third Head Room | 35.6 inch |
| Third Leg Room | 28.1 inch |
| Third Shoulder Room | 54.7 inch |
| Third Hip Room | 40.6 inch |
Standard Equipment Package
The model for the 2019 year is bringing few trims, the Standard, Advance, Sports Hybrid, Entertainment and also a Technology Package.
The standard one package will also include popular AcuraWatch suite. Furthermore, it also come semi-autonomous driving features, great leather interior, heated and power-operated front seats, tri-zone automatic climate control and power moonroof. For the entertainment in the 2019 Acura MDX will be in charge an 8-speaker AM/FM/CD system. However, in this standard package, we will also see multiple USB ports and Bluetooth connectivity, Siri Eyes Free as well as Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
2019 Acura MDX Hybrid, Technology and Advanced Equipment
The Sports Hybrid model that comes standard with the Technology package will include big navigation and blind-spot monitoring and beautiful 20-inch wheel. Furthermore, this package will also come with remote engine start.
The Advance package will have all previous but will be added upgraded leather, ventilated front seats, front/rear parking sensors, 360-view camera, wireless headphones, rear-door sunshades and heated 2nd-row seats.
Safety |
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| Vehicle Stability Assist Electronic Stability Control (ESC) |
| ABS And Driveline Traction Control |
| Side Impact Beams |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags |
| Lane Keeping Assist |
| Lane Departure Warning |
| Blind Spot Sensor |
| Forward Collision and Rear Collision |
| Front And Rear Parking Sensors |
| Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags |
| Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags |
| Airbag Occupancy Sensor |
| Driver Knee Airbag |
| Rear Child Safety Locks |
| Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners |
| Back-Up Camera |
| Front Camera |
| Left Side Camera |
| Right Side Camera |
Engine Options
The 2019 Acura MDX comes with a 3.5-liter V6 engine as standard. This engine will develop approximately 290 hp and about 267 lb-ft of torque. This model comes with 6-speed automatic gearbox. To say the least, this is still a reliable unit.
2019 Acura MDX Hybrid Engine
The sports hybrid version will come with a powerful 3.0-liter V6 engine connected to electric motors. This combination will bring around 321 horsepower and 289 lb-ft combined torque. The front wheels come powered by the combustion engine and an electric motor. However, this one model comes with seven-speed twin clutch. While the back axle contains two other electric motors for each wheel.
2019 Acura MDX Fuel Economy
The base model will have city/highway fuel economy of 19/27 mpg (FWD) and 18/26 mpg (AWD). However, the other one engine or Sports Hybrid model will give EPA city/highway fuel economy of 26/27 mpg.
Trailering |
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| Dead Weight Hitch – Max Trailer Wt. | 3500 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch – Max Tongue Wt. | 350 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch – Max Trailer Wt. | 3500 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch – Max Tongue Wt. | 350 lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | 3500 lbs |
2019 Acura MDX Release Date and Price
The company is yet to release information on the exact date of release. However, we expect it at the end of the year.
There is no definite answer to the price of the new 2019 Acura MDX. The last model MDX cost about $45,000, we assume the price may be within that range or even more.
Warranty |
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| Basic: 4 Years/50,000 Miles |
| Drivetrain: 6 Years/70,000 Miles |
| Corrosion: 5 Years/Unlimited Miles |
| Roadside Assistance: 4 Years/50,000 Miles |
